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nickb732 · 5 April 2014, 02:30 AM

Wow, I have to admit I was sceptical at first, but this thread is turning out to be very interesting...

toomuchtalk · 5 April 2014, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

What are you using for a camera in the cold environment? Seems like most digitals aren't rated at that low temperature. Film processes would slow as well but still work. It must be approaching winter there now.

Picture taken on a standard point and shoot. Sat in the UK now! That picture is several years old now:)
As long as you keep the batteries warm in a pocket, most cameras are fine...

Old Expat Beast · 5 April 2014, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

The South Pole: but no nude dancers!

There's buildings at the SP? I thought it was just empty space.

toomuchtalk · 5 April 2014, 02:35 AM

Explorer 2. Black dial on NATO strap. On another expedition to Antarctica...

toomuchtalk · 5 April 2014, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

There's buildings at the SP? I thought it was just empty space.

There is base run by the National science federation. Scott Amundsen base...

Old Expat Beast · 5 April 2014, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

There is base run by the National science federation. Scott Amundsen base...

Really? Right at the Pole? I never knew that. Interesting.

toomuchtalk · 5 April 2014, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Really? Right at the Pole? I never knew that. Interesting.

Picture of the base from about 2km out..

QueueCumber · 5 April 2014, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

LOL, I bet nude dancing at south pole is the pinnacle of making money as people would pay anything to watch "nude (south) pole dance"!

And take bets on how long until hypothermia sets in...

toomuchtalk · 5 April 2014, 02:49 AM

Scott Amundsen base.

DCheeta · 5 April 2014, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

The South Pole: but no nude dancers!

Great photo! Keep 'em coming!

Maria_H · 5 April 2014, 03:02 AM

This is turning into a very interesting read.. whether into human psychology or watches I'm not quite sure yet :P

Traveling and watches make a great combination; similar to cars and watches :)

Btw - toomuchtalk - it's a pity that you didn't get as nice a photo in the pics taken in Antarctica :( It would've made a lovely backdrop for the watches :)

DCheeta · 5 April 2014, 03:02 AM

Do you usually opt for a watch with the GMT function when you're on an expedition? I see you've used the GMT2c and two different ExpII's. Makes sense. I love seeing "tool watches" actually being used as tools.

Maria_H · 5 April 2014, 03:02 AM

This is turning into a very interesting read.. whether into human psychology or watches I'm not quite sure yet :P

Traveling and watches make a great combination; similar to cars and watches :)

Btw - toomuchtalk - it's a pity that you didn't get as nice a photo in the pics taken in Antarctica :( It would've made a lovely backdrop for the watches :)

Micha · 5 April 2014, 03:07 AM

after 3 pages I was ready to give up on this thread...

interesting now, but the OP who stated that this was an unfriendly forum should get a sense of humor...

Maria_H · 5 April 2014, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Micha

after 3 pages I was ready to give up on this thread...

interesting now, but the OP who stated that this was an unfriendly forum should get a sense of humor...

Totally agreed lol
The Rolex Forum is full of fabulous ppl who love a good joke and jest… just real serious about our watches :P

good grief i have 6 hours to sleep until i need to be in surgery. Night all! :)

toomuchtalk · 5 April 2014, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Micha

after 3 pages I was ready to give up on this thread...

interesting now, but the OP who stated that this was an unfriendly forum should get a sense of humor...

Sorry, been following the forum for a while, and thought the 'compete collection' idea was good. Didn't think I'd need to prove it with pictures; so was a bit taken a back by the reception...so my apologies.

toomuchtalk · 5 April 2014, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Maria_H

This is turning into a very interesting read.. whether into human psychology or watches I'm not quite sure yet :P

Traveling and watches make a great combination; similar to cars and watches :)

Btw - toomuchtalk - it's a pity that you didn't get as nice a photo in the pics taken in Antarctica :( It would've made a lovely backdrop for the watches :)

Yep, pictures of the watches are poor. Weren't the biggest priority. And I am not a Rolex ambassador :(

Beef · 5 April 2014, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

The explorer 2 is probably the best 'tool' watch Rolex make. The older version is better than the updated one. The case is not as big; so it's not bashed and banged about as much. They also don't seem to be as 'blingy' for want of a better word.

Totally agree! Great pics! Keep'em coming!

Royalex · 5 April 2014, 03:28 AM

It is getting interesting.

toomuchtalk · 5 April 2014, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Do you usually opt for a watch with the GMT function when you're on an expedition? I see you've used the GMT2c and two different ExpII's. Makes sense. I love seeing "tool watches" actually being used as tools.

Yes. I use the second time zone for the time back home. In Antarctica 'local time' is set on Chilean time. The second time done is set to GMT. Don't really use it to tell night from day though.
The explorer 2 is more useful than the explorer as it has the date.
Also it's slightly better than the GMT as the bezel is fixed, the GMT bezel can get stuck sometimes.

toomuchtalk · 5 April 2014, 03:30 AM

Explorer.

toomuchtalk · 5 April 2014, 03:32 AM

And the coolest bit: flying onto the ice in an Ilyushin 76.

polarinda · 5 April 2014, 03:33 AM

Got a pic of the Pole?

Congrats on your collection.

mfer · 5 April 2014, 03:36 AM

So, no one is asking. I'm curious as to why you are on the 7th and harshest continent so much. What brings you there?

DCheeta · 5 April 2014, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Yes. I use the second time zone for the time back home. In Antarctica 'local time' is set on Chilean time. The second time done is set to GMT. Don't really use it to tell night from day though.
The explorer 2 is more useful than the explorer as it has the date.
Also it's slightly better than the GMT as the bezel is fixed, the GMT bezel can get stuck sometimes.

This is super interesting. I never even thought about what time zone would be used there. Standing directly at the pole, you could be considered to be in all time zones at once. Do you use Chilean time because most expeditions depart from there?

superdog · 5 April 2014, 03:37 AM

Ha. I can't believe this is still going.

But I readily admit I'm intrigued.

Love all the Antarctic pics.

DCheeta · 5 April 2014, 03:39 AM

That's it. Now I have a new goal in life: to stand at the South Pole.

Boothroyd · 5 April 2014, 03:43 AM

Nice to see an Explorer I in the elements! Keep the photos coming!

Echoing other posts, what is your profession that gives you frequent access to the Pole? University researcher or professor?

Jocke · 5 April 2014, 03:44 AM

I have collecting for 20 years and here is my collection.

In the next 20 years I will buy the watches to my genuine original bracelets.

toomuchtalk · 5 April 2014, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by polarinda

Got a pic of the Pole?

Congrats on your collection.

The South Pole. (Actual USG marker)

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Maria_H Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Maria Location: Australia Watch: too many! Posts: 31	This is turning into a very interesting read.. whether into human psychology or watches I'm not quite sure yet :P Traveling and watches make a great combination; similar to cars and watches :) Btw - toomuchtalk - it's a pity that you didn't get as nice a photo in the pics taken in Antarctica :( It would've made a lovely backdrop for the watches :)

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DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	Do you usually opt for a watch with the GMT function when you're on an expedition? I see you've used the GMT2c and two different ExpII's. Makes sense. I love seeing "tool watches" actually being used as tools.

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Maria_H Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Maria Location: Australia Watch: too many! Posts: 31	This is turning into a very interesting read.. whether into human psychology or watches I'm not quite sure yet :P Traveling and watches make a great combination; similar to cars and watches :) Btw - toomuchtalk - it's a pity that you didn't get as nice a photo in the pics taken in Antarctica :( It would've made a lovely backdrop for the watches :)

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